A representative from Monumental Realty appeared before the commission to get support for a zoning request for a development project that takes up four properties starting with 608 to 618 T St. NW. The property will be seven stories tall, house 50 to 60 units, and provide up to 38 parking spaces.

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B sent a letter to Stanton-Eastbanc, the developer in charge of construction at the former Hine School site, voicing concerns about noise, unauthorized weekend and early morning work, and workers parking in spaces they agreed not to, all of which are among the nuisances that the Hine development work is bringing.

To address this year’s spike in crime of all kinds, Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Diane Grooms, along with First District Captain Tony Charland (parts of ANC 6A are in both the First and Fifth districts) and Detective Sergeant Andrew Struhar, who oversees the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, visited Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A’s October meeting to speak and answer questions.

The Eastern Market management team is planning a Rapid Market Assessment Survey (RMA). This public market survey technique produces information about who customers are and how many customers shop at the Market as well as what customers want to see offered, all of which is useful when making decisions that will grow the Eastern Market .

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) recently announced the formation of a Cross-Sector Collaboration Task Force. According to an Aug. 19 frequently asked questions (FAQ) document prepared by the DME’s office, the task force is charged with “developing clear and fair recommendations on how to improve the coherence and collaboration across and among public schools to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

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There’s some good news coming for the Anacostia River – and for all waterways in the region! Legislation banning the use of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam, goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The legislation applies to all DC businesses and organizations that serve food including restaurants and carry-outs, cafes, delis, grocery stores, bars, pubs, food trucks, and cafeterias.

Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_Recycler.